Public Input Wanted On Final Four Arkansas River Bridge Designs

The final four submissions include "Crossing", "Gateway", "Metropolis" and "Rebirth."

The selection committee looked at submissions based on three criteria.

Amanda DeCort with the selection committee.

TULSA, Oklahoma -

The list of 233 potential designs for a new Arkansas River pedestrian bridge in Tulsa is now down to the final four, and it’s time for the public to weigh in.

"We looked for what we felt would be a really good fit for the Gathering Place and would be something that would be an icon that Tulsa would be proud to have around for another hundred years," said Amanda DeCort with the selection committee.

The current bridge was made into a pedestrian bridge in the mid-1970s, but in just 21 days, the City received hundreds of ideas to replace the structurally deficient bridge.

"I think we actually need to do some sort of little exhibit of ones that kids submitted,” DeCort said. “And there was another one of someone's whole kindergarten class. I loved that one."

The selection committee looked at submissions based on three criteria - was the design iconic, did the design complement its neighbors, and was it focused on both pedestrians and bikers and provide a safe, great experience.

The final four submissions include "Crossing", "Gateway", "Metropolis" and "Rebirth," and the power is now in the people's hands.